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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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